03
Jun
FOCUSED SketchUp Now Accepts Crypto Payments: Here’s What You Need to Know
For years, I’ve focused on teaching the most forward-thinking tools in the design industry — from photorealistic rendering with V-Ray to AI-enhanced design workflows and virtual tours. Today, I’m excited
27
May
5 Reasons Virtual Tours and VR Can Win More Work and Boost Your Revenue
In today’s visually-driven, tech-savvy world, we as design professionals are under more pressure than ever to not only create stunning work but also present it in ways that engage clients,
17
Apr
The 2025 SketchUp 3D Summit – Be There!
If you’re serious about using SketchUp in your design business—or you’re just starting out and want to build a rock-solid foundation in 3D modeling—then you need to know about the
01
Apr
Why I Don’t Recommend the iPad for FOCUSED SketchUp Courses (or Serious Client Work)
One of the questions I get more and more often is, “Can I take your course using an iPad?” And while I wish I could say yes, the truth is:
10
Jan
From Novice to $500K in 1-Month: Janet’s SketchUp Success Story
A few days ago I received an email from Janet, a student of FOCUSED SketchUp, that really made my day. Janet was able to leverage my 7-Day SketchUp Bootcamp for Interior
24
Jun
The Best Password Manager App and Why You Need One
In today’s digital age, the importance of password management cannot be overstated. For interior designers, safeguarding sensitive client information is paramount. That’s where Dashlane comes in. I’ve been a loyal Dashlane user
14
Mar
The Power of V-Ray Animations in Design: A Case Study
In the evolving world of digital design, the quest for realism and dynamic presentation has led many to explore the capabilities of software like SketchUp and V-Ray. Among the myriad
15
Feb
How Much to Charge for 3D Renders
It’s a question I get asked all the time – how much should I charge for renders? In this post/video, I explore that question and give some insight into what
12
Dec
Beyond Basic SketchUp: 3 Reasons to Start Rendering Now
In the dynamic world of interior design, SketchUp has emerged as a cornerstone tool, beloved for its user-friendly interface and powerful modeling capabilities. However, there’s a common oversight many professionals
28
Jun
Win More Work With 3-D Renders
Remember back in 2015 when you would create mood boards for your designs and knock your clients socks off?! The hours you spent in photoshop manually removing the white background
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